Over one hundred guests participated in the event at Las Pinas-Paranaque
Wetland Park to contribute to a cleaner and healthier coastal ecosystem.
weighing the collected trash.
In Manila, Philippines, on July 21, 2023, UNIQLO collaborated with the Philippine non-government organization CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation) to organize a coastal clean-up event held along the shores of Manila Bay on July 19. This significant initiative brought together over a hundred customers, volunteers, UNIQLO staff, and media guests, all united in their commitment to achieving a cleaner and healthier coastal ecosystem. The event was a part of UNIQLO’s broader JOIN: The Power of Clothing campaign, which aims to combat ocean garbage and exemplifies the company’s ongoing dedication to making positive contributions to the planet, society, and local communities.
commemorating a powerful partnership for positive change.
“UNIQLO’s commitment to transformative initiatives goes beyond fashion, as
exemplified by the JOIN: The Power of Clothing project and this coastal clean-up drive
that we have initiated recently in other Asian markets,” said Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO
Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer. “By partnering with CORA, a champion for
sustainable development, we aim to make a lasting impact on the environment and
inspire others to take action. We believe in the collective power of clothing to transform
lives, communities, and create a cleaner, healthier coastal ecosystem for all.”
For the clean-up drive at the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park, UNIQLO collaborated
with CORA, a Philippine non-government organization that fosters sustainable
development by addressing a wide range of societal issues, including ocean and
biodiversity conservation efforts.
“Our partnership with UNIQLO is a milestone in our sustainable development mission,”
said Antoinette Taus, Founder of CORA.
This partnership with UNIQLO showcases and
Antoinette Taus, Founder of CORA
demonstrates that when organizations come together with a shared vision, we can
create meaningful change and pave the way for a greener, healthier future.
UNIQLO’s coastal clean-up with CORA is one part of the company’s global mission to
help foster a healthy planet. The company’s environmental efforts include a commitment to the reduction of single-use plastics, increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its products, and steadily reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with its 2030 targets. At the recent coastal clean-up drive, the volunteers collected a total of over 300 kilograms of plastic waste, which will be collected and recycled by CORA Eco-Ikot Center Women Champions.
waste and trash to protect our environment.
To learn more about UNIQLO Sustainability, check out www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/ and
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